Since 1979, Go Global NC designs and manages programs that build the capacity of policy leaders, educators, students, and business and community leaders to enable North Carolina to succeed in a global economy and increasingly interdependent world. Learn more about us: goglobalnc.org

Celebrating its 75th Anniversary, NSBA is a staunchly nonpartisan organization and is proud to be America's Small Business Advocate. We represent all sectors and industries of the U.S. Economy from retail to trade to technology -- our members are as diverse as the economy which they fuel. NSBA advocates on their behalf before the Executive Branch, the Small Business Administration, Congress, and state regulatory and legislative bodies.

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. Taking a comprehensive approach to economic development, the Department’s work reaches many areas. The Department helps people find jobs and employers find and retain a qualified workforce. The Department administers the state’s employment security system, supporting workers during career transitions. The Department provides local communities with grants and planning services to spur infrastructure development and economic growth, and administers the state’s economic incentive programs. The Department is also responsible for recruiting companies to the state, helping existing North Carolina companies expand, encouraging business start-ups, enabling companies to export, and marketing North Carolina as a business and visitor destination. In October 2014, the Department entered a contract with a new public-private organization, the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) to take the lead in these recruiting and marketing functions. The Department also publishes data, statistics, information and reports for citizens and policymakers interested in the state’s economy. The Department of Commerce, an executive branch agency of the State of North Carolina, is headquartered in Raleigh. Representatives of North Carolina state government communicate via this website. Consequently any communication via this site (whether by state employee or the general public) may be subject to monitoring and disclosure to third parties.

NFIB is the voice of small business. We’re a member-driven organization advocating for America’s small and independent business owners in Washington, D.C., and all 50 state capitals.

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide.

With far-reaching clout and impact, the National Association of Women Business Owners is a one-stop resource, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰, 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 via the following: - Strengthening the wealth creating capacity of our members and promoting economic development within the entrepreneurial community - Creating innovative and effective change in the business culture - Building strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations - Transforming public policy and influencing opinion makers Founded in 1975, NAWBO is the only dues-based organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs across all industries through chapters across the country, serving as the unified voice of over 11.6 million women-owned businesses in the United States and representing the fastest growing segment of the economy. Respected with bipartisan elected officials in federal and state capacities across the country, recognized in the media as a thought-leader on women’s business issues and joined with corporate partners as well as other non-profit organizations who share our mission while expanding our influence, NAWBO is the country’s premier women’s business organization. In principle and in practice, NAWBO values and seeks a diverse and inclusive membership. NAWBO seeks full participation in the organization by all business owners who support our mission to empower women entrepreneurs, regardless of race, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin or disability. NAWBO’s goal is to effectively represent the full diversity of the women business owner community and to expand access to leadership opportunities across the full spectrum of our membership.

•To create and sell unique, eco-friendly gifts while maintaining the highest standards of environmental integrity. •To strengthen individuals within our community through low cost skill enhancing workshops. •To provide inexpensive materials and supplies for artists, while simultaneously keeping these materials out of the landfill. •To educate and inspire by example the value of sustainable entrepreneurship. •To give back to our community through personal involvement and financial contributions to organizations that reflect our core values.

The News & Observer traces its roots to a paper called the Sentinal, founded in Raleigh in 1865 and later absorbed by The Observer and then merged with The News. The News & Observer was purchased at auction in 1894 by Josephus Daniels, who later served as secretary of the Navy under President Woodrow Wilson and ambassador to Mexico under Franklin D. Roosevelt. The Daniels family owned the paper until 1995, when it was purchased by McClatchy. A company with deep roots in the Triangle, The News & Observer Publishing Co. Is a modern information company that publishes news and information in both digital and print formats to serve a growing market. Our publications include The News & Observer, one of the nation’s best regional newspapers, and 10 bi-weekly community newspapers. The company launched nando.net, one of the nation’s first internet service providers, in 1994, and today is home to both newsobserver.com and triangle.com, two of the region’s leading websites. We offer comprehensive marketing and advertising solutions that range from cutting-edge rich media online ads to traditional newspaper inserts. The News & Observer is widely regarded as one of the nation's best regional newspapers and places a strong emphasis on investigative reporting and watchdog journalism. In 1996, the paper was awarded the Pulitzer Prize Gold Medal for Public Service for its work showing how commercial hog farms were affecting the environment and economy in Eastern North Carolina. Our main office is in downtown Raleigh, NC. For current positions visit us at http://newsobserver.theresumator.com/apply

ATHENA International is a catalyst for developing diverse, transformative leaders who create a balance in leadership voices worldwide. We ignite, amplify, and celebrate girls, women and allies through experiential programs that empower them to discover and activate the authentic leader within.

CBS 17 (WNCN) is the local CBS television affiliate for the Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville DMA (#23). CBS 17 is owned by Nexstar Media Group, the station serves its community with Local News and Weather That Matters, on air, online and our mobile app.

Raleigh SCORE is a 100% volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and encouraging the formation, growth and success of small businesses by providing outstanding free counseling and free or low-cost educational workshops to start-ups and small businesses in Raleigh and the surrounding area.

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) enables people to make powerful connections--whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible--providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time. Cisco was founded in 1984 by a small group of computer scientists from Stanford University. Since the company's inception, Cisco engineers have been leaders in the development of Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies. Today, with more than 71,000 employees worldwide, this tradition of innovation continues with industry-leading products and solutions in the company's core development areas of routing and switching, as well as in advanced technologies such as home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security, storage area networking, and wireless technology. In addition to its products, Cisco provides a broad range of service offerings, including technical support and advanced services. Cisco sells its products and services, both directly through its own sales force as well as through its channel partners, to large enterprises, commercial businesses, service providers, and consumers.